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Fish Bag

2009.05.0076

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Artifact Identification Fish Bag   (2009.05.0076)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Materials T&E
    2. :
  2. Fishing & Trapping T&E
    3. :
  3. Fishing Equipment
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Contemporary
Date Late 20th century
Culture Akha, Hill Tribe
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Diameter) 23 cm
Dimension 2 (Height) 20.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) .28 cm
Weight 112 g
Measuring Remarks Under Review
Materials Plant--Hemp
Manufacturing Processes Weaving--Hand, Crocheting, Knitting, Sewing, Twisting

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

2/12/2009: "These are identical to the string bags made by the Akha of Thailand as pictured in the book People of the Golden Triangle." - Jennifer White, Registrar, 2/12/2009

Also compare to Akha fish bag illustrated on page 100, From the Hands of the Hills, by Campbell, Pongnoi, and Voraphitak, 1978.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Kieffer-Lopez Collection
Reproduction No

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